Langkawi International Airport
Encyclopedia
Langkawi International Airport , is an airport
situated on the duty-free island of Langkawi
in the state of Kedah
in Malaysia. The airport is located at Padang Matsirat
and is about 25 minutes of driving from the town centre, Kuah. Flights from the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
to the airport take about an hour.
The Langkawi International Airport is a tourist attraction because it serves as a venue for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition or LIMA which is an international aerospace
event for aviation industry and aero performances for the public.
In 2009, the airport handled 1,539,271 passengers and 39,815 aircraft movements.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
situated on the duty-free island of Langkawi
Langkawi
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border...
in the state of Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
in Malaysia. The airport is located at Padang Matsirat
Padang Matsirat
Padang Matsirat is a town in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is situated on the western part of the island. The Langkawi International Airport, a major airport is located here....
and is about 25 minutes of driving from the town centre, Kuah. Flights from the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
to the airport take about an hour.
The Langkawi International Airport is a tourist attraction because it serves as a venue for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition or LIMA which is an international aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space...
event for aviation industry and aero performances for the public.
In 2009, the airport handled 1,539,271 passengers and 39,815 aircraft movements.
Airlines and destinations
Traffic and Statistics
| Years | Passenger Movements | Aircraft Movements | Cargo Movements in Metric Tonnes | Cargo Movements in Kilograms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 726,817 | 7,168 | 287 | 632 |
| 2004 | 845,276 | 7,352 | 325 | 716 |
| 2005 | 830,334 | 8,021 | 449 | 989 |
| 2006 | 934,024 | 8,287 | 487 | 1,073 |
| 2007 | 1,122,911 | 43,234 | 524 | 524,318 |
| 2008 | 1,196,956 | 41,837 | 589 | 589,088 |
| 2009 | 1,539,271 | 39,815 | 572 | 572 |
| 2010 | 1,370,000 | 33,064 | 434,439 | 434,439 |
Statistics
| Rank | Destinations | Frequency (Weekly) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) |
50 |
| 2 | .svg.png) Penang |
28 |
| 3 |  Subang (SBZ) |
14 |
| 4 |  Singapore |
8 |
Events and incidents
An accident occurred on 2 December 2007, during the LIMA 2007 air show which caused three paratroopers to plunge into the sea and then drown. They were involved in a rehearsal for a mock exercise to retake the airport from terrorists.See also
- Transportation at Langkawi
- List of airports in Malaysia
External links
- Langkawi International Airport at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
- Langkawi International Airport Real Time Flight Schedule
- Langkawi Official Travel Portal